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MEMORIALS
Memorials honor the lives of deceased members of the local Bar. For more information, contact Leyla Shokoohe at (513) 699-1391 or lshokoohe@cincybar.org. A
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Sallee M. Fry
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1963 – 2022
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Sallee Fry passed away on May 9, 5, 2023 at the age of 95.
2022, surrounded by family at home at Irving was a graduate of Walnut
the age of 59. She had been diagnosed Hills High School. After high school,
with stage 4 pancreatic cancer the prior Irving served in the United States Navy
October.
in the Second Word War. He returned
Sallee was a graduate of Anderson to Cincinnati, after World War II, and
High School, received her B.A. degree enrolled in the University of Cincinnati where he received a BA.
from the University of Cincinnati, cum laude, as well as a Master He then went on to attend University of Cincinnati for Law School
of Science a year later, and her Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase and earned a JD.
College of Law in 1989 where she earned the Order of the Curia After law school, Irving joined the law firm of Cors, Hair &
and was published in Law Review.
Hartsock as an associate. He worked hard, including representing
Sallee practiced law for over 33 years. Happily for us at Santen accused spies, in the United States Federal Court, even though
& Hughes, she joined our firm in 2017. We were honored to it was not popular at the time. When asked about representing
have her as a valued Partner. Sallee was a leader in the Domestic accused spies, he always said “everyone is entitled to a defense”.
Relations arena. She led trail blazing efforts for the LGBTQ+ In time he became a partner in Cors, Hair & Hartsock. Later,
community which included her work on a precedent-setting he joined the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur (now
Ohio Supreme Court case. She took pride in Collaborative Law, Porter, Wright) as a partner. Irving worked on many notable
litigation and guardian ad litem work, but she would tell you her matters including the acquisitions of the DeLorean Automo-
greatest accomplishments were her children and her relation- biles from DeLorean and the English receivers, the acquisition
ships with her husband and friends.
of American Eagle Outfitters, the liquidation of Bonwit Teller,
Sallee was married to husband Brian Emch in 2019 and the the Baldwin United reorganization and others. Irving also was a
two enjoyed three blissful years of marriage. Both Sallee and member of the Potter Stewart Inn of Court. Irving was passionate
Brian would often say that they were the best three years of about the law and was both a corporate and a trial lawyer.
their lives. Sallee was the loving mother of her daughters, Baylee Irving loved his family and friends. One of his greatest plea-
(Phillip) Shapiro and Logan (Kyle) Mueller and stepmother sures was being with his friends in the Recess Club at the Queen
of Henry Emch, and the doting grandmother to grandsons City Club. Every Friday he would be there with his friends until
Liam and Silas Letzler. Sallee was the devoted daughter of way into his 90’s.
mother Marilyn and siblings Randy (Nancy) Fry and Laurie For 72 years, Irving was married to Selma (Schottenstein)
(Steve) Davis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lexis Harris whom he cherished. She was the center of his life. He was
Waterman, her father Maurice Fry, and her sister Kathy Fry. the loving father of two sons, Jeffrey and Jonathan, one daughter
Sallee was the type of Domestic Relations attorney that Lisa Hollister, daughter-in-law Susan Harris, son-in-law Dewey
other lawyers wanted to work with. When you had a case with Hollister. He loved his grandchildren Jenna, Jason and Ammon.
Sallee, you knew the case would result in a good outcome for He said the birth of his great grandchild Rowan was the best
both parties. She was honest and hard working. She had a grace news he received in 30 years. He was a loyal brother to his sister
and dignity about her that put parties and the other counsel at Bernice. Irving was preceded in death by his loving parents Sadie
ease. She was incredibly creative when it came to structuring and Albert.
settlements and always had the best interests of the family at — Jeffrey P. Harris, Esq
the center.
Sallee was kind and caring to everyone she met. She made new friends easily and was eternally loyal to her lifelong friends. Her greatest attributes were her ability to be calming, her genuine caring, and the ability to listen and nurture. She loved deeply and wore her heart on her sleeve. She laughed easily and often. Her smile would light up a room. She was simply an amazing woman and will truly be missed by many.
— William A. DeCenso, Esq. Santen & Hughes
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